The Texas Water Development Board is a state agency that issues water permits and manages water infrastructure financing, which directly impacts datacenter development in Texas by determining water availability for cooling systems.
Referenced in 3 briefingsLast referenced: March 11, 2026
The resolution, sent to Governor Abbott, Lt. Gov. Patrick, the PUCT, ERCOT, and the Texas Water Development Board, follows a public hearing that drew roughly 90 residents and reflects a pattern now visible across Hood County, Somervell County, and Jack County simultaneously.
The PUC is coordinating with the Texas Water Development Board on questions covering total water usage, cooling methods, power sources, and sourcing details.
The specific agency has not been confirmed, but likely candidates include the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality or the Texas Water Development Board.